There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Rockland by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Middletown Nytrain
- Drive from Middletown Ny to Rocklandcar
7h 8m$56–727Drive 229.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Rocklandcar 229.5 mi
4h 43m$42–61Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to 31 Cottage Streetbus
8h 40m$63–155Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to 31 Cottage Streetbus
8h 22m$68–737Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to 31 Cottage Streetbus
8h 40m$60–155
Rhode Island to Rockland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Rockland is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Rockland is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at 31 Cottage Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Monticello ShortLine Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Rockland is 314 miles. The road distance is 230.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Rockland without a car is to bus via New York which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Rhode Island to Rockland, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Rockland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Rockland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Rockland is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Rhode Island to Rockland.
There are 78+ hotels available in Rockland.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Rockland, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to 31 Cottage Street via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Monticello ShortLine Terminal in around 8h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Middletown Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $19–45
Bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to 31 Cottage Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $19–45
Bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to 31 Cottage Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $19–45
Bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to 31 Cottage Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
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